Securing Wireless Network: WPA/WPA2

This Challenge explains how to configure WPA/WPA2 encrypted security on NETGEAR wireless routers. It can also be applied to NETGEAR access points. It should help in case you lost or are unable to use the Router Configuration CD. I will also provide default Password for NETGEAR Devices.

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Submitted by Christina Unterberger on Tue, 11/23/2010 - 08:23
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Securing Wireless Network: WPA/WPA2 configuration guide

Configuring WPA/WPA2:

1. Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to any one of the four LAN ports of the NETGEAR router.
2. In a web browser, enter the router's IP address - either http://192.168.0.1 or http://192.168.1.1 by default.
3. When prompted for a Username and Password, enter the default username and password (admin; password) unless you have already changed it. NETGEAR recommends changing the default password to increase the security of your network.
For Steps 4-9, refer to Figure A below.
4. Select Wireless Settings from the Setup menu in the left-hand navigation bar.
5. Under Wireless Network, enter your desired network name in the Name (SSID) box.
6. Under Security Options, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] + WPA2-PSK [AES].
7. Under Security Options (WPA-PSK + WPA2-PSK), enter your desired network password into the Passphrase box.
8. WRITE DOWN or KEEP NOTE of your network name, security option and passphrase - you will require them to connect wireless computers and devices to your network.
9. Click Apply to save the settings.

For further Information please refere to Router and Networking FAQ http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/12923/related/1 .

Submitted by Christina Unterberger on Tue, 11/23/2010 - 08:29